Advanced Vocabulary Words
Challenging vocabulary primarily tested on the GRE. These sophisticated words distinguish high scorers and are essential for graduate-level reading and Text Completion questions.
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a statement or declaration that confirms or supports something
A public insult or challenge, often provoked by someone or something.
The consequences or results of an event, action, or decision, often in terms of impact or effect.
A mass or collection of separate parts or things that are gathered or united for a specific purpose.
To increase or enhance someone's status, power, or reputation, often in a way that is perceived as b...
Feeling or showing strong emotions, such as anxiety or anger
A person who does not believe in the existence of a higher power or divine being
Completely sealed or closed, often to prevent the entry or escape of air
A small recess or nook in a room, often with a curved wall
A name or identity used by someone for secret or undercover purposes, or a name that a person uses f...
Having or showing feelings of anger, resentment, or opposition
Relating to the food we eat and the digestive system
Money paid by one divorced spouse to the other, often as part of a divorce settlement
A type of chemical used in cooking, cleaning, and industry, often as a base
To claim or state that something is true
Having a sensitive reaction to a particular substance or thing
A sensitive reaction to a particular substance or thing
A large reptile with a long snout and powerful jaws, native to fresh water environments in the south...
A temptation or attraction that encourages someone to do something, often in a persuasive or seducti...
A small, oval-shaped nut that grows on trees in the Mediterranean region and is often used in baking...
A raised platform or table in a church or temple, used for worship or sacrifices.
A dispute or argument, often verbal, between two or more people, which may escalate into violence.
Selfless and concerned with the needs and welfare of others, rather than one's own interests.
To combine or merge two or more things, often to form a single, unified whole.
To gather or collect something, often over a period of time or by means of effort.
Skilled and proficient with both hands, often used to describe someone who can perform actions or ta...
A lack of clarity or precision, often in language or meaning, making it difficult to understand or i...
A type of food or drink that is especially pleasing or satisfying, often because it is sweet, flavor...
Capable of walking or moving freely, often used to describe someone who is able to get around despit...
To make something better or improve a situation, often by reducing its negative aspects or consequen...
amenities are services, comforts, or luxuries provided at home or in an establishment, such as a hot...
amity is a state of friendship, harmony, and peaceful relations between persons, groups, or nations;...
amoral describes something that is without moral character or standards; having no sense of right or...
amorphous describes a substance that has no fixed shape; lacking a definite form.
amphibian refers to an animal that lives in both water and on land, such as frogs and toads.
amputate means to cut off or remove a part of the body, usually as a medical intervention.
an amulet is a charm, talisman, or token believed to offer protection, good luck, or magical powers.
analgesic refers to a substance used to relieve or relieve pain; medicine that reduces pain.
anathema can mean something or someone that is hated, despised, or shunned; a taboo.
ancillary means related to or used to support a main activity, job, or function.
anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency in red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin i...
anguish is a strong feeling of unhappiness, distress, or anxiety; misery.
anguished describes someone who is overcome with feelings of distress, despair, or agony.
animosity is a feeling of hostility, resentment, or dislike, especially towards someone or something...
To add notes or explanations to a text, often to clarify or provide context.
A fixed sum of money paid out at regular intervals, often to an individual or group.
To formally declare or prove something to be invalid, canceled, or revoked.
A substance or treatment that eases pain, often by numbing or distracting the senses.
To anoint or apply oil or unguent to someone or something, often symbolically or ceremoniously.
Disagreeing with the normal, expected, or typical pattern or behavior.
The quality or state of being anonymous, or unknown in identity or name.
To precede in time, order, or rank, or to come before someone or something.
Ancestor, cause, or origin of something, often giving a background or history.
Extremely old-fashioned, obsolete, or from a very remote time, often used to convey a sense of ancie...
A long thin structure that receives or transmits electromagnetic waves, often used in electronics or...
Located in the front part of something, often used in anatomy or geometry.
Resembling or derived from humans, or having human-like characteristics.
A person who studies human culture, behavior, and evolution, often using cross-cultural and interdis...
Attributing human characteristics or qualities to non-human entities, such as animals or objects.
A letdown or disappointment, especially after a period of expectation or tension.